Governance and Elections

The AOG operates under the provisions of Articles of
Incorporation adopted in 1968 and bylaws adopted in May, 2006. The bylaws establish a governance structure with a 15-member Board of Directors and a seven-person Nominating Committee. Elections are held biennially in odd-numbered years. 

The Nominating Committee is a standing committee of the Board of Directors and includes two directors and five non-director members. The committee actively seeks and maintains a pool of qualified candidates for board service. Any AOG member willing to fulfill the requirements of Directors may submit a nomination packet following the nomination policies and procedures. Members may also be nominated directly to the ballot by petition of 25 members.

Transition to the new board structure will occur in accordance with the Transition Plan adopted by the board
on June 19, 2006.